WS Seal Against Coarse Dirt
Perfect to protect bearing units which been used in sea water, dirt and other harsh environments!
The Extreme Bearing WS seal is a wrapping seal, because it is wound around the shaft against the direction of rotation. The WS seal is a secondary seal solution to protect the primary seal in the bearing unit from violence from the outside by, for example, sand and stones and other coarse dirt.
Wound Around the Shaft
The Extreme Bearing WS seal is a wrapping seal, because it is wound around the shaft against the direction of rotation. It is a somewhat simple solution and it takes a bit of space to install it. But once installed this seal can be a perfect addition to protect the seal in the bearing housing against coarse dirt from the outside.
Dirt is Turned Out
The direction of how the wrap seal is wrapped around the shaft is important. Also, the winding direction has to be against the turning direction so that the dirt is turned out of the labyrinth seal.
Features
- Simple Mounting - Easy to install around the shaft
- Usable in Combination - Works with many other seal types
- Very Robust - Heavy-duty protection against coarse contaminants
- Suitable for Unhardened Shafts - No special shaft treatment required
- Can be Renewed Without Disassembly - Replaceable without removing bearing
- Wide Temperature Range - -40°C up to 90°C
- NBR Rubber - Durable elastomer material
- Suitable for Food and Pharma Applications - FDA compliant
- Wear-resistant and Low Friction - Long service life
Dimensions
- Inbuilt dimension: only 26mm (1 inch)
- Total thickness of 3 rounds: 10mm
When to Use WS Wrapping Seals
- Sea water applications
- Sand and grit environments
- Stone quarries
- Mining operations
- Cement plants
- Agricultural equipment
- Outdoor conveyors
- Any environment with coarse airborne contaminants
Installation Tips
- Wind the seal around the shaft in the direction opposite to shaft rotation
- Ensure 3 complete wraps for optimal protection
- Position against the bearing housing seal
- Verify the seal is tight but not overtightened
- Check rotation direction to ensure dirt is expelled outward
The WS wrapping seal provides excellent secondary protection and can significantly extend the life of your primary bearing seals in harsh conditions.